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 Amber Fiser pitches during the game against Louisiana State University on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

No. 24 Gophers softball wins three of four against Nebraska

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published April 20, 2021
Autumn Pease threw a no-hitter in the second game of the series, the 32nd in program history.
University of Minnesota Gopher pitcher Tom Skoro watches his throw meet the batter in
U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

Gophers baseball’s struggles continue against No. 25 Michigan

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 19, 2021
Minnesota continues to have trouble finding consistent production from the mound or the plate, extending its losing skid to seven.
The Gophers huddle to celebrate defeating Oral Roberts three sets to none at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Minnesota volleyball falls to Pittsburgh in Sweet 16

by Brendan O’Brien
Published April 19, 2021
In their third loss of the season, the Gophers see their season come to an end in the Sweet 16.
Senior Gymnast Shane Wiskus does his routine on the vault at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, March 6. The Gophers won against Penn State.

Gophers men’s gymnastics takes fifth in NCAA championships

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 19, 2021
Gophers senior Shane Wiskus became the first Gopher since 2002 to win multiple individual titles at the same NCAA championship.
Coach Lindsay Whalen watches a play intently at the Gopher women's basketball practice on Monday, Oct. 9, 2018 in the Cunningham Basketball Performance Center.

Gophers women’s basketball adds Bailey Helgren as graduate transfer

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 18, 2021
Former Kansas post player and Edina native Bailey Helgren will be playing for Minnesota next season, the school announced Saturday.
Ona Loper performs her balance beam routine at the Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championships at Maturi Pavillion on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Gophers women’s gymnastics finishes fourth in NCAA semifinals, signaling the end of season

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 18, 2021
Senior Ona Loper had a career night, achieving a new career-high total of 39.6375 in the all-around.
The Gophers huddle to celebrate defeating Oral Roberts three sets to none at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Gophers volleyball wins first match of NCAA tournament

by Brendan O’Brien
Published April 16, 2021
In a competitive match, Minnesota took down Georgia Tech in straight sets and will now advance to the Regional Semifinals.
Shane Wiskus poses for a portrait in Cooke Hall on Friday, April 30, 2019.

Gophers men’s gymnastics star Shane Wiskus wins the Nissen-Emery Award

by Michael Lyne
Published April 16, 2021
Wiskus is the fifth Gopher to win the Nissen-Emery and the first Gopher since 2015 when Ellis Mannon received the award.
Sophomore Angus Flanagan plays during the Gopher Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

Gophers’ Angus Flanagan to play in 2021 Walker Cup

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published April 16, 2021
Flanagan is officially on the 10-man roster after previously being a part of the 15-player prospect pool in December.
Opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy spikes the ball to earn a point for the Gophers in Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Gophers won against Michigan State Spartans with a score of 3-0.

Gophers volleyball back to NCAA championships

by Brendan O’Brien, Sports Reporter
Published April 15, 2021
As Minnesota looks to make a run at a national championship, take a look at some of the most interesting news and notes ahead of this season’s tournament.

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